So happy we live here and have NRE for free! Truly amazing. I had never been exposed to public schools before in my life and I'm very happy here. The kids get treated like they are in a small private school and everyone knows each other. They care about the whole child; very well-rounded and balanced.
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Posted by a parent on 10/09/09
New River is a wonderful place to work because we are small and get to know all the students and families connected with our school.
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Posted by a parent on 10/07/09
NRE has the most amazing teachers and parents. They are always willing to go the extra mile for the students. Up early in the morning and staying late in the evenings to make sure that the students have a great learning experience as well as fun activities.
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Posted by a parent on 10/06/09
This school feels like home. The small school atmosphere creates a warm environment for everyone. Students, parents and teachers all seem to know each other. If it weren't so welcoming I would never have stayed here this long.
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Posted by a teacher on 10/05/09
New River School has the best teachers, students and parents surrounded by a wonderful community!
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Posted by a parent on 10/05/09
We have the best Principal, Mrs. Graham at our school. We have a variety of children with only the best to put forth. We are a small school and we make the best out of everything that we have. We are 'Green' for our Mother Earth, we are a close school. We succeed in everything we do. We have an awesome
... Read more and highly qualified staff that have been there forever, but most importantly we put our students first -- and it shows in them. They are the greatest kids ever. You know how awesome our school is when you walk through the front doors and Darcy and Lisa, the office staff, are the first examples of kindness that you arrive too. It only grows beyond the first doors and into the rest of the Best School in the West. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/05/09
New River is the best because of the great staff, parents and teachers.
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
My daughter (only child) started full day kindergarten at New River Elementary this year. She loves it. Her teacher is excellent. She does her best to keep all the kids stimulated so they don't get bored. I love that the staff knows every child and parent by name. Awesome School!!!
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Posted by a parent on 03/26/08
My daughter has excelled since starting at New River. Her grades and discipline were starting to suffer from the poor leadership of a charter school. However, once starting at New River, she is focused, well-mannered, and respectful. Great school!
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Posted by a parent on 02/14/08
New River Elementary is a wonderful school with great teachers and great students. The campus is clean and safe. It is very different from any other school in AZ. My children have been to various other schools around AZ and New River Elementary is one of a kind. My kids absolutely love the school. After
... Read more having them in other schools, they do not compare to New River. The teachers and principle know all the kids and parents by name, unlike all of the other over crowded schools in AZ. The staff is kind and considerate of parents and students. I only wish we had found the school sooner. Read less
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New River schools — New River Elementary School is located at 48827 N Black Canyon Hwy, New River AZ 85087. 48827 N Black Canyon Hwy is in the 85087 ZIP code in New River, AZ The school district for New River Elementary School is the Deer Valley Unified Sd 97. New River Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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